Health BENEFITS of Pistachios:
High in Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- helps the body convert food into energy
- supports a healthy nervous system
- helps make oxygen-carrying red blood cells
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High in Copper
- aids in producing ATP, the body's main source of energy
- helps release stored iron to make oxygen-carrying red blood cells
- assists in making and maintaining strong connective tissues
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High in Manganese
- helps the body absorb calcium
- important for strong bones and joints
- supports antioxidant enzymes that fight free radicals
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High in Polyphenols (Phytonutrients)
- assist in lowering blood pressure and heart disease risk
- aid in reducing inflammation and oxidative stress
- help slow down carbohydrate digestion and tumor growth
High in Resveratrol (Phytonutrient)
- aids in the production of nitric oxide which relaxes blood vessels
- acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
- helps the body metabolize glucose and manage blood sugar
Good Amounts of:
MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1/4 cup pistachio nuts = approximately 159 calories)
MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN
(grams per 1/4 cup pistachio nuts)
7.7g
Carbohydrates
5.7g
Protein
12.9g
Fat
FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS
(grams per 1/4 cup pistachio nuts)
3g
Fiber*
2.2g
Natural Sugars*
NET CARBS
(grams per 1/4 cup pistachios)
5.7g
Carbohydrates – Fiber = Net Carbs
*Recommended fiber intake is 25g for women and 38g for men each day per the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
*Natural sugars occur naturally in whole foods. There is no specific recommendation for natural sugars. However, the recommended maximum amount of "added sugar" per the American Heart Association is 24g (6 teaspoons) for women and 36g (9 teaspoons) for men each day. Added sugar is the sugar added to processed and packaged foods and does not include natural sugars. The less added sugar in your diet the better! (4g sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar)
Nutritional Data Source: U.S. Agricultural Research Service Nutrition Data Release 28.